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Wednesday November 12,1997 Vol. CXXXII, No. 53
Headlines
Women of Troy denied NCAA bid
After posting a 16-3-1 regu-lar-season record and finishing in second place in the Pacific 10 Conference, the USC women's soccer team was again denied a berth to the NCAA Tournament.
Sports, page 20
When you need to dress for success
In today's professional world, the way you dress can influence your chances of getting the job you want. Staff Writer Annie Mateen reveals how to put together a snappy wardrobe.
Diversions, page 10
Gas guzzlers take over the roads
Sure they are called sport-utility vehicles, but how utilitarian are these road giants? Editorial Columnist Christian Cooper addresses the problems with the American craze for SUVs.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.l.
Baha'i Club events, blood drive
The USC Baha'i Club will be giving out cupcakes at a booth near Tommy Trojan from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to celebrate the birthday of Baha’u'llah, the prophet-founder of the Baha'i faith.
Members will also be available to answer any questions about the club, the Baha'i faith or the birthday of Baha'u'llah.
• • •
A bkxtd drive will be held in the Topping Student Center Lounge from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today.
• t •
Sandra Tsing Loh, who wrote "Depth Takes a Holiday," will read at Von Kleinsmid Hall at 5 p.m. today as part of the Professional Writing Program's Anniversary Reading Series.
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Nike's P.L.A.Y. CORPS representatives will be recruiting USC students to serve as mentors and coaches from noon to 2 p.m. today at Tommy Trojan.
Nfiwspaper of the University of Southern California
Web wisdom
Angla Chan / Dally Trojan
Slate’s Michael Kingsley and the New York Times' Todd Purdum discuss online journalism at Annenberg Tuesday.
Cinema teacher removed for unfit conduct
By Arda Hamalian
Staff Writer
School of Cinema-Television instructor Duane Byrge has been indefinitely removed from his teaching position as a result of displaying inappropriate conduct in class last Thursday, school officials said.
Students said Byrge appeared intoxicated in his Theatrical Film Symposium class, CTCS 466, as he conducted a question-and-answer session with Basil Poledouris, who composed the score to "Starship Troopers." CTCS 466, a class which screens new films, usually draws more than 400 students to Norris Cinema Theatre. Byrge, however, said jet lag was responsible for his conduct.
"He made a fool of himself," said Cynthia Hakopian, a junior majoring in business. "His speech was slurred, and he was slouched down in his seat."
"He usually lectures in the beginning of class for about a half hour and asks the guests questions (at the end of class)," Hakopian said. "(Thursday) he only asked one or two questions and turned it over to the students. Everyone was laughing, and 1 think the guest got really
mad."
Poledouris could not be reached for comment.
Students said they were surprised at Byrge's conduct during class, but many associated it with the effects of alcohol.
"His behavior was completely out of character for him," said Alex Fox, a senior majoring in theater. "He was almost the stereotypical drunk. He was slurring his speech, and he asked no coherent questions. He couldn't even finish his sentences."
"He is usually very knowledgeable, certainly about the
fuests," Fox said "But hursday he just gave a lame introduction and sat down. He must have been just trashed."
Some students said that Byrge usually conducts a casual class, but his behavior that night was unlike it had been in previous classes.
"He doesn't normally command much respect from the class," said Ingrid Crowe, a junior majoring in film production. "However, he normally is not what he was (Thursday). Everyone was laughing at him."
(See Cinema, page 2)
Mock trial's defense team wins second
By Jennifer Kelleher
Staff Writer
Phi Alpha Delta, USC's co-ed pre-law fraternity, has started a mock trial team that has already competed in a mock trial competition against other universities across the country, where it won several awards.
The premiere team is the first mock trial team ever to represent USC, said Vincent Liu, PAD vice president and trial's committee chair. Last week, the team attended a pre-law conference in Washington, D.C. The defense team, led by Liu, won second place out of 36 other teams.
"Since there's no pre-law program here, I think mock trials and PAD are a great service to USC's pre-law student body," Liu said.
Team member Nancy Nguyen, a senior majoring in psychology, won best defense attorney for opening and closing statements. Nia Mahallati, a junior majoring in political science, won a best witness award.
"1 was excited when I won because I had no prior experience,” Mahallati said.
In order to attend the conference, the team received help from their adviser, jay Edwards, who is a pre-law adviser in College Academic Services. Edwards assisted the team in obtaining funding from the Student Senate Leadership Fund.
Liu wanted to start the team because of his involvement in mock trial during high school, he said.
"I'm surprised it's not as big at the college level," he said. "I nave a passion for mock trial."
In preparation for the competition, the team practiced long hours, which sometimes ran into the
(See THal, page 8)
Students turn to other job resources, activities
Worit-Study
pert J of 3
By Greg Keraghosian
Staff Writer
Darren Ho sits back comfortably in his office chair, aglow in a blue Hawaiian shirt and shorts. You could hardly tell he was at work.
But in fact he was, and in quite a pressurized atmosphere at that. Though Ho, vice president of Student Senate, never received funds from the Federal Work-Study Program, he has had the experience of working on-cam-
Eus. Now, facing far more scrutiny than e ever did then, he feels at home.
"One, it's not just a job where you're paying your bills for it, but there's a lot of interaction with students," said Ho, a senior majoring in business. "Being interviewed, meeting with faculty and administrators, all that stuff. There's a lot of perks, too, in terms of the social atmosphere and how you apply what you're doing to real-world stuff.
"If you're, like, a work-study at Leavey (Library), it's a different story."
While 3,665 USC students were employed under the work-study program last year, and a number of nonwork studies maintained similar on-
campus jobs, such a figure leaves room for much else at a school with an enrollment of more than 28,000. Ho is a notable example of a segment of students who either do not have work-study, do not use work-study or do not
hold regular on-campus jobs altogether, and instead look elsewhere.
There is no estimated figure for this demographic. But those involved in financial aid and job recruitment said it is a noticeable one. As there is no penalty for students who don't use their work-study funds, some do not prioritize for them.
"There are students who say, T can't use my work-study because I'm too involved in activities,'" said Cathy Thomas, associate dean and director of financial aid at USC. "Unfortunately, that's a choice."
Meanwhile, other students choose to work off-campus for the promise of better pay in a professional environment
"We're finding the same problems here," said Jerry Houser, director of the USC Career Development Center "We’ve been trying to find a web person, and we've got no interest. Nobody's showing up at (the $6 to $7) range because you look at off-campus jobs, and you can just kind of go Downtown and nop a bus and get to an employer that's paying a lot more. 1 know the campus draw is convenience for a lot of students."
Many students said that work-study jobs carry an aura of basic labor, whereas, by working either off-campus or with a campus group, one could earn a more worldly experience.
One sucn student is a graduate who works within Program Board The stu-
(Sff Alternatives, page 8)

Wednesday November 12,1997 Vol. CXXXII, No. 53
Headlines
Women of Troy denied NCAA bid
After posting a 16-3-1 regu-lar-season record and finishing in second place in the Pacific 10 Conference, the USC women's soccer team was again denied a berth to the NCAA Tournament.
Sports, page 20
When you need to dress for success
In today's professional world, the way you dress can influence your chances of getting the job you want. Staff Writer Annie Mateen reveals how to put together a snappy wardrobe.
Diversions, page 10
Gas guzzlers take over the roads
Sure they are called sport-utility vehicles, but how utilitarian are these road giants? Editorial Columnist Christian Cooper addresses the problems with the American craze for SUVs.
Viewpoint, page 4
F.Y.l.
Baha'i Club events, blood drive
The USC Baha'i Club will be giving out cupcakes at a booth near Tommy Trojan from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today to celebrate the birthday of Baha’u'llah, the prophet-founder of the Baha'i faith.
Members will also be available to answer any questions about the club, the Baha'i faith or the birthday of Baha'u'llah.
• • •
A bkxtd drive will be held in the Topping Student Center Lounge from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today.
• t •
Sandra Tsing Loh, who wrote "Depth Takes a Holiday," will read at Von Kleinsmid Hall at 5 p.m. today as part of the Professional Writing Program's Anniversary Reading Series.
in
Nike's P.L.A.Y. CORPS representatives will be recruiting USC students to serve as mentors and coaches from noon to 2 p.m. today at Tommy Trojan.
Nfiwspaper of the University of Southern California
Web wisdom
Angla Chan / Dally Trojan
Slate’s Michael Kingsley and the New York Times' Todd Purdum discuss online journalism at Annenberg Tuesday.
Cinema teacher removed for unfit conduct
By Arda Hamalian
Staff Writer
School of Cinema-Television instructor Duane Byrge has been indefinitely removed from his teaching position as a result of displaying inappropriate conduct in class last Thursday, school officials said.
Students said Byrge appeared intoxicated in his Theatrical Film Symposium class, CTCS 466, as he conducted a question-and-answer session with Basil Poledouris, who composed the score to "Starship Troopers." CTCS 466, a class which screens new films, usually draws more than 400 students to Norris Cinema Theatre. Byrge, however, said jet lag was responsible for his conduct.
"He made a fool of himself," said Cynthia Hakopian, a junior majoring in business. "His speech was slurred, and he was slouched down in his seat."
"He usually lectures in the beginning of class for about a half hour and asks the guests questions (at the end of class)," Hakopian said. "(Thursday) he only asked one or two questions and turned it over to the students. Everyone was laughing, and 1 think the guest got really
mad."
Poledouris could not be reached for comment.
Students said they were surprised at Byrge's conduct during class, but many associated it with the effects of alcohol.
"His behavior was completely out of character for him," said Alex Fox, a senior majoring in theater. "He was almost the stereotypical drunk. He was slurring his speech, and he asked no coherent questions. He couldn't even finish his sentences."
"He is usually very knowledgeable, certainly about the
fuests," Fox said "But hursday he just gave a lame introduction and sat down. He must have been just trashed."
Some students said that Byrge usually conducts a casual class, but his behavior that night was unlike it had been in previous classes.
"He doesn't normally command much respect from the class," said Ingrid Crowe, a junior majoring in film production. "However, he normally is not what he was (Thursday). Everyone was laughing at him."
(See Cinema, page 2)
Mock trial's defense team wins second
By Jennifer Kelleher
Staff Writer
Phi Alpha Delta, USC's co-ed pre-law fraternity, has started a mock trial team that has already competed in a mock trial competition against other universities across the country, where it won several awards.
The premiere team is the first mock trial team ever to represent USC, said Vincent Liu, PAD vice president and trial's committee chair. Last week, the team attended a pre-law conference in Washington, D.C. The defense team, led by Liu, won second place out of 36 other teams.
"Since there's no pre-law program here, I think mock trials and PAD are a great service to USC's pre-law student body," Liu said.
Team member Nancy Nguyen, a senior majoring in psychology, won best defense attorney for opening and closing statements. Nia Mahallati, a junior majoring in political science, won a best witness award.
"1 was excited when I won because I had no prior experience,” Mahallati said.
In order to attend the conference, the team received help from their adviser, jay Edwards, who is a pre-law adviser in College Academic Services. Edwards assisted the team in obtaining funding from the Student Senate Leadership Fund.
Liu wanted to start the team because of his involvement in mock trial during high school, he said.
"I'm surprised it's not as big at the college level," he said. "I nave a passion for mock trial."
In preparation for the competition, the team practiced long hours, which sometimes ran into the
(See THal, page 8)
Students turn to other job resources, activities
Worit-Study
pert J of 3
By Greg Keraghosian
Staff Writer
Darren Ho sits back comfortably in his office chair, aglow in a blue Hawaiian shirt and shorts. You could hardly tell he was at work.
But in fact he was, and in quite a pressurized atmosphere at that. Though Ho, vice president of Student Senate, never received funds from the Federal Work-Study Program, he has had the experience of working on-cam-
Eus. Now, facing far more scrutiny than e ever did then, he feels at home.
"One, it's not just a job where you're paying your bills for it, but there's a lot of interaction with students," said Ho, a senior majoring in business. "Being interviewed, meeting with faculty and administrators, all that stuff. There's a lot of perks, too, in terms of the social atmosphere and how you apply what you're doing to real-world stuff.
"If you're, like, a work-study at Leavey (Library), it's a different story."
While 3,665 USC students were employed under the work-study program last year, and a number of nonwork studies maintained similar on-
campus jobs, such a figure leaves room for much else at a school with an enrollment of more than 28,000. Ho is a notable example of a segment of students who either do not have work-study, do not use work-study or do not
hold regular on-campus jobs altogether, and instead look elsewhere.
There is no estimated figure for this demographic. But those involved in financial aid and job recruitment said it is a noticeable one. As there is no penalty for students who don't use their work-study funds, some do not prioritize for them.
"There are students who say, T can't use my work-study because I'm too involved in activities,'" said Cathy Thomas, associate dean and director of financial aid at USC. "Unfortunately, that's a choice."
Meanwhile, other students choose to work off-campus for the promise of better pay in a professional environment
"We're finding the same problems here," said Jerry Houser, director of the USC Career Development Center "We’ve been trying to find a web person, and we've got no interest. Nobody's showing up at (the $6 to $7) range because you look at off-campus jobs, and you can just kind of go Downtown and nop a bus and get to an employer that's paying a lot more. 1 know the campus draw is convenience for a lot of students."
Many students said that work-study jobs carry an aura of basic labor, whereas, by working either off-campus or with a campus group, one could earn a more worldly experience.
One sucn student is a graduate who works within Program Board The stu-
(Sff Alternatives, page 8)